Sir John Thursby Community College
Sir John Thursby Community College is a secondary located in Lancashire, BB10 2AT. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has approximately 1,117 pupils on roll.
Sir John Thursby Community College is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a foundation school.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Foundation school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 16
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Lancashire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1125
Number of Pupils: 1117
Number of Boys: 600
Number of Girls: 517
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 33.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-02
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-06-29
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Renshaw
Phone: 01282682313
Website: http://www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/
Location: Eastern Avenue
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sir John Thursby Community College
What is the Ofsted rating of Sir John Thursby Community College?
Sir John Thursby Community College has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Sir John Thursby Community College admit?
Sir John Thursby Community College admits pupils from age 11 to 16.
Is Sir John Thursby Community College a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Sir John Thursby Community College is a mixed school.
What type of school is Sir John Thursby Community College?
Sir John Thursby Community College is a foundation school offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Sir John Thursby Community College?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Sir John Thursby Community College on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Sir John Thursby Community College?
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